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Facts

Also Known As Hume Blake Cronyn
Born July 18, 1911 • London • Canada
Died June 15, 2003 (aged 91) • Fairfield • Connecticut
Awards And Honors Emmy Award • Kennedy Center Honors (1986)
Notable Family Members spouse Jessica Tandy

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